Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Almost there!
I just rented my wetsuit for the Tri in August. I figured I would rent one this year and then next year buy one. I went with a sleeveless wetsuit since the water temp is around 70 degrees. This afternoon I plan on taking a 10 mile bike ride. Tomorrow morning I will hit the pool at the YMCA and get some laps in. Last night I went for a 3 mile run around Providence. Halfway through the run I started getting side stiches. That sucked! I just slowed my pace down and dealt with it. So lets see, I got a wetsuit coming, I bought my tri shorts and I will be buying a new pair of running shoes either today or tomorrow. I figured 3 weeks should be enough time to break them in. I do need to bring my bike into the shop for a tune up. So much to do.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
3 mile run in Providence
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Great Weekend
I also took the opportunity to try open water swimming. I didn't go far since I was in a lake and I just couldn't stand up if I was tired. I did stayed close to shore and swam between 2 docks which was around 200 meters. I swam both Saturday and Sunday. Definitely different swimming in open water but I felt great both times. I know I will be ready for the .25mile swim coming up in next months tri. It was a great little vacation for us! Yesterday I ran 2.5 miles around Providence. I had my heart rate monitor on, just to see what my heart rate was. All I can say it was pretty high and I need allot of work to get it down. The run itself was good.
Next Wednesday is my last day of working 2 jobs! Boy I can't wait. The past 6 weeks has gone by fast. I just can't wait until its over!!!!!
See ya
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Finally Did It!
No backing out now. I am actually really excited about this. I have been waiting for over a year to get the chance to participate in a Triathlon. On August 17th I will!!!!!
Now I just need to get my butt in the water and get some swims in!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Hot Day
Congrats to all those who participated in Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island. I heard it went very well.
Happy Monday!!!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Good Luck to All
With all of the advice my blogger peeps have given me, I will do the Wild Dog Triathlon in Bristol, Rhode Island. As blogger Sherry pointed out the race could be a very positive and beneficial experience leading up to my tri in September. So all I need to do now is register and get my butt in gear and train for this race!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Could I be ready for a Sprint Tri in August?
Monday, June 30, 2008
Update!
Anyways things are going well. I took it slow and ran only a mile today. I will be building distance over the next few weeks and on the weekends hit the bike and pool. Then in the beginning of August (Thats when I will be on a normal 9 - 5 work schedule) I will be increasing my swim and bike training in hopes to be ready for the 3rd Annual Ocean Community YMCA Triathlon. I don't want to go through this year without completing a TRi. That was my goal at the first of the year and I don't want to loose site of it. As for my ankle, I have not seen a Dr. about it and I just took some advil before my run today and it was fine and didn't hurt at all today. Hopefully it will be fine.
Happy Monday!!!!
Friday, June 13, 2008
6 weeks
Good luck to those who will be participating in the race at Lake Placid. You all have worked so hard and I know by the end of the day you will have accomplished something that is just so amazing and rewarding. For those racing...make sure you are Locked and Loaded for a long day and that Moonpies = good fuel for that long marathon run!!!
Until August.....
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
If its not one thing its another
I will keep everyone up to date.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
4 Mile Run
I am on the hunt for Tri shorts for my upcoming races this year and I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations on what shorts are the best? Keep in mind that I am a Clyde and skin tight shorts is not really the thing for me. Is there lose fitting Tri shorts out there? Any help would be great!
HAppy Hump day!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Monday, May 19, 2008
First Race of the Year
A BIG CONGRATS goes out to Michelle who at the last minute decided to run and placed 3rd in her AG!!!!! WTG!!!!!
So what did I learn at this race? There is no wall, Its all in my head, I know I am faster then 30min 44secs, Take a couple advil before the race, Smile for the camera guy, and I have a long way to go before I am ready for the Blessing of the FLeet 10 miler.
Happy Monday!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Quick Upate
Ok, thats my quick update!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Finally Coming Together
My first 5K of the year is coming up in 2 weeks. I am kinda excited about running a race again. My last one was back in November. If I didn't have my 3 month layoff from running due to my injury I think I would be setting a new PR in 2 weeks. But I am taking it slow for this race and hopefully I will not be hitting any walls. I have been averaging a little over 10 min miles on my runs lately. Pretty slow compared to where I was back in November. My running will come back and I know I will be better then ever!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Busy Week
Same thing happened during yesterday's run. I used my Garmin 305 to make sure I wasn't running to fast. I figured keep it at a steady 6.0mph. I still felt like crap until mile 2. Then for the last mile I was running around 7.0mph with no problem. I even sprinted up the death hill leading up to the Y!!! I just can't figure it out. Some one at work thought I might be catching my "2nd Wind". Is there such a thing? I felt like I could have ran another couple of miles. But I am still taking things slow with running. I have felt no pain for the past few weeks so I am good to go and will probably start increasing the mileage.
Happy May everyone!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Running and Other Wonderful stuff
I still have a few minor things to complete on the playset, but it is pretty much done. The kids enjoy going down the slide and using the swings.
Happy Monday!
Monday, April 21, 2008
New Priorities
There have been other developments that I have been struggling with the past month or so. The company I work for is now downsizing and moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan on or around July 1 (which just happens to be my birthday). I was offered a position there, but I will not leave Rhode Island or the Northeast. Nothing against Michigan, but there is nothing like New England. With that said, I have decided to alter my training and race schedule since my top priority right now is to find a new job. If all goes well my first triathlon will be the 3rd Annual Ocean Community YMCA Triathlon in September. I still plan on a few 5Ks and the Blessing of the Fleet 10 Mile Road Race in July.
So that’s it in a nutshell. Congrats to all of those who completed the Boston Marathon today!
Happy Monday!